Spring Clean!...Clean out the Make-Up bag!

Spring has sprung. Most people have started spring cleaning their house and cars, but what about your make-up bag? Yes in order to get you blossoming right along with the spring flowers, your make-up bag needs an update…and this is for every girl. Before walking out on the runway or red-carpet, follow some of my instruction and some great tips from my personal artist (and friend) — D’Shannon Lewellyn.

Rule of thumb. While cleaning out the house clean out the make-up bag.

Every girl should clean out their make-up bag because...

1. It’s likely full of stuff you are hoarding but not using...

• You need to learn how to use your make-up. Schedule an appointment with a trained professional who can show which spring colors are right for your skin tone or not. Making a trip to the make-up counter doesn’t mean you have to buy everything, just a couple items will have you springing in no time. Also, with a help of a trainer you wont be making impulse purchases at the counter, and ending up with a ton of dust collectors.

2. You have old stuff that is no longer current, may have passed its shelf life, and just needs to be pitched...

• If your make-up smells, cracked and rusty, has lost its texture or no longer has a lid most likely it’s expired and needs to be pitched.
• Find products you like, that can be used as a staple but also reflects current trends in make-up. For example, a dark colored eye-liner or a neutral blush, something you can use all year round and match up with other colors through the seasons. You can pick up one or two items a season to change the look and stay current without spending a fortune.

3. You are just not enjoying the process anymore....

• Make-up should be fun, and the process shouldn't be one that frustrates you. Get rid of colors that don't bring out your best, and find ones that make your eyes pop, your skin appear flawless, and make you feel like a diva! For example, if you have darker skin beware of being to bright and sparkly and the same thing for fairer skin, beware of being to dark…you don’t want to look fake or overdone. Go to the make-up counter and have fun!

4. Bonus!

• If you have empty containers learn how you can recycle them. If you shop at a counter that has a recycling program, for example M.A.C., you can turn in your empty or unused make-up containers (instead of pitching them) and get a free lipstick, lip-gloss or eye shadow.

Next…Be ready for some hot spring items on my list! You don’t want to miss out. Also coming up, a before and after spring style make-over.